The Impacts of COVID-19 on Black, Indigenous, Artists and Arts Administrators of Color in the U. S.

Authors: Cuyler, Antonio C.; Linett, Evan; Floyd, Quanice; Jenkins, Joshua; Shutt, Gabriela;

November 2022, The Journal of Arts Management Law and Society

This study investigated the impacts of COVID-19 on Black, Indigenous, and artists and arts administrators of Color. We addressed the primary research question, in what ways has COVID-19 impacted BIPOC artists and arts administrators? We also answered the secondary research question, do differences in impacts exist in health and wellness for BIPOC artists and administrators based on demographic characteristics? By centering BIPOC artists and arts administrators in this study, we initiated an area of critical scholarly inquiry that explored the impacts of COVID-19 on creatives who identify as historically marginalized and oppressed based on their race in U. S. society.

Serendipitously, we have also been given a series of transformative gifts that will allow us to deepen our impact and truly support BIPOC arts administrators and artists nationwide. As we implement our strategic plan, Arts Administrators of Color Network will be in a position to create true change in our industry.